Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Following the recent launch of a new family of GPT-4.1 models, OpenAI released o3 and o4-mini on Wednesday, the latest addition to its existing line of reasoning models. The o3 model, previewed in December, is OpenAI’s most advanced reasoning model to date, while o4-mini is a smaller, cheaper, and faster model. Meet o3 and o4-mini Simply put, reasoning models are trained to “think before they speak,” meaning they take more…

Aurzen If you’ve ever wanted an ultra-portable projector, one of the coolest products from this year’s CES and Mobile World Congress is finally available – and you can already score a discount. The Aurzen ZIP is a tri-folding, super-small projector that fits in your pocket. It lets you take entertainment or work presentations anywhere you go.  Also: The best outdoor projectors: Expert tested and reviewed It’s currently $400 on the Aurzen site, but there’s a…

Jack Wallen / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Fedora 42 has arrived, and this time it offers an array of significant updates and improvements. Right out of the gate, the Anaconda Web UI installer is now a native Wayland application, with X11 support removed. The new installer UI simplifies the installation in every area, including guided partitioning, improved keyboard control, enhanced dual-boot support, and even a new “Reinstall Fedora” option for easy recovery if something…

Getty Recently, I wrote about the various uses of the USB ports that come standard on the back or side of any smart TV. In this article, I’m focusing on one particular important use: installing firmware updates using a USB device. Updates are essential because they ensure your TV has the latest software, features, and security patches. Most smart TVs are designed to automatically check for and install updates over Wi-Fi — as long as…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 6 is available now starting at $901. It’s a solid budget business laptop with a wide range of configurations. The display and webcam might not be good enough for most users, and opting for higher-end hardware can nearly double the price. more buying choices On the surface, Lenovo’s sixth-generation ThinkPad E14 doesn’t look much different from the previous model; it’s a quintessential ThinkPad with the familiar red…

Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET OpenAI has rolled out a “library” feature to the ChatGPT website and app that brings all your AI-generated images together in one easy-to-access place. Now, you can view every image you’ve made right from the ChatGPT sidebar.  Also: ChatGPT will remember everything you tell it now – like a real personal assistant This new library not only shows the images you’ve created but also lets you jump back into editing those…

Jason Howell/ZDNet Google’s A-series Pixel phones have consistently offered exceptional value, bringing premium features to the mid-range segment. With the recent launch of the Pixel 9a, consumers now have a choice between two compelling devices at similar price points. The Pixel 8a, released in 2024, remains a strong contender despite its successor’s arrival. Also: Google Pixel 8a hands-on: 3 features make this my favorite $499 phone today This decision is particularly relevant for current Pixel 8a…

Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET Most AI providers try to enhance their products by training them with both public information and user data. However, the latter method puts a privacy-conscious company like Apple in a difficult position. How can it improve its Apple Intelligence technology without compromising the privacy of its users? It’s a tough challenge, but the company believes it has found a solution. Synthetic data vs real data OpenAI, Google, Microsoft, and Meta train their products…